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Ketones Cognitive Performance

Meaning

The highly efficient utilization of ketone bodies—specifically beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) and acetoacetate—as a preferred, alternative fuel source for the brain to enhance mental clarity, sustained focus, and executive function. Ketones are produced during states of carbohydrate restriction or fasting and can provide a metabolically efficient and cleaner energy substrate compared to glucose. This critical metabolic shift supports improved neurological resilience and amplified cognitive output, especially in the aging brain.